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Grainger Demonstrates Value and an Effortless Customer Experience at The 2018 Grainger Show Grainger Experts and Suppliers Come Together To Help Solve Customer Problems on Cost, Productivity and Safety

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 12, 2018 – Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today welcomes more than 12,000 attendees to its annual Grainger Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Scheduled through Feb. 13, the industry-leading event features supplier representatives and Grainger experts aimed at helping professionals keep their operations running and their people safe.

“An event like this for Grainger showcases the types of products, solutions, services and expertise we offer customers,” said Deb Oler, Grainger Senior Vice President and President, North American Sales and Services. “We have a broad set of quality in-stock products, a consultative sales approach, technical and product expertise, a premium digital experience and the ability to get complete orders to customers quickly. That’s the value of Grainger, and that’s what we do to help our customers solve their most pressing problems that are unique to their businesses.”

In its 14th year, the 2018 Grainger Show features approximately 700 suppliers on more than 450,000 square feet of trade show floor space. The show includes seminars and workshops on workplace safety, operational efficiency, healthcare facility management, food safety regulations, emergency preparedness, energy efficiency and digital technologies used in manufacturing.

Customers also have the opportunity to learn more about the Grainger’s offerings in safety, inventory management, e-commerce, facility services, metalworking and consulting services at solution centers throughout the show floor.

To keep up with the 2018 Grainger Show on social media, follow #GraingerShow.

About GraingerW.W. Grainger, Inc., with 2017 sales of $10.4 billion, is North America's leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products (MRO), with operations also in Europe, Asia and Latin America.